Considering 2006 Lexus GS 300

I am considering buying a 2006 Lexus GS 300 to replace my Sonata (which my son is buying from me). The car looks and drives nice. Also, I know the vehicle's history and would get a good deal. I am just wondering if anyone knows of anything that commonly went wrong on this car or what I should look for as far as service issues. Also, the car currently has about 54,000 miles on it. Thanks for all the help.

Go for it.
========================================================You don't know the difference between a generalized opinion based on experience and a fact with a link. I swear that people 40 and over don't understand sarcasm.

Also remember, this gen of GS came out for the 2006 model year-- you're buying a first-year car with aaaallll that then-new technology. Tends to go wrong easier that way, and especially for luxury brands who figure the owners are rich enough to pay for the repairs, don't expect Hyundai repair prices.
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WhyNow:No it has a clean title. I realize that it will be more expensive to maintain but I have owned BMW's in the past and figure it cant possibly be as bad as that POS was.

If you know the history, buy it, buy it, buy it! The GS300 would definitely be on my list. Whoever said "boring" doesn't know what they are talking about. And cost of ownership is not high. We are talking rear drive, built in Japan (probably - check it out?), classic Toyota power - buy it. Five years ago, I bought my IS300 used with 48K and 5 years old, pristine condition, paid 17.5K; I can honestly tell you that I have not regreted that purchase even once. Owning and driving a rear drive Lex is a pretty nice thing. What color is it? Buy it!

Thanks for all the input. I went and looked at it again and have decided I really want it. While I really like my Sonata I have missed driving a luxury car for the past few years. I am going to take it to a mechanic and have it checked out tomorrow (just to be sure). As long as everything checks out there I think I will buy it. I will update when I know more. Oh also it is silver.

1. It's the current bodystyle2. It gets good gas mileage3. It has Toyota reliability4. It's rwd5. It has direct injection6. It's one of Toyota's sportiest cars/sedans7. 0-60 in under 6.8 seconds
========================================================You don't know the difference between a generalized opinion based on experience and a fact with a link. I swear that people 40 and over don't understand sarcasm.

WhyNow:No it has a clean title. I realize that it will be more expensive to maintain but I have owned BMW's in the past and figure it cant possibly be as bad as that POS was.

is300jakee:If you know the history, buy it, buy it, buy it! The GS300 would definitely be on my list. Whoever said "boring" doesn't know what they are talking about. And cost of ownership is not high. We are talking rear drive, built in Japan (probably - check it out?), classic Toyota power - buy it. Five years ago, I bought my IS300 used with 48K and 5 years old, pristine condition, paid 17.5K; I can honestly tell you that I have not regreted that purchase even once. Owning and driving a rear drive Lex is a pretty nice thing. What color is it? Buy it!

Oh, its boring. But that doesn't have to be a bad thing. Boring in this sense means that everyday it will start, everything will work, corners don't frighten you(Town Car) but they don't excite you(M3). That sort of thing. Compared too its peers its middle of the road in almost everything.

I realize that it isn't the most exciting car out there but it is a very nice car. I drive a ton of highway miles and want something that will be comfortable and reliable as will as kinda fun. While I love the idea of owning a sports car I know from experience that it does not work with my daily routine (I owned a 350z for a year and loved and hated it at the same time) and I need something better for long distance cruising.

WhyNow:I realize that it isn't the most exciting car out there but it is a very nice car. I drive a ton of highway miles and want something that will be comfortable and reliable as will as kinda fun. While I love the idea of owning a sports car I know from experience that it does not work with my daily routine (I owned a 350z for a year and loved and hated it at the same time) and I need something better for long distance cruising.

I think this will be a fantastic vehicle for your daily drive. It has a nice balance of comfort and handling leaning a little more towards comfort.